#Drone Interceptors

On November 12, Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported systemic Starshield failures over Ukraine with speeds capped at 161 km/h, hindering drone interception. According to Reuters, the restriction order came from the White House.

The "Wild Hornets" company reported that its private air defense unit has shot down over 60 enemy targets, including jet "Shaheds." The Ministry of Defense confirmed the combat operations of private formations.

The Ukrainian Arms Council states that the technical barrier against jet-powered Shaheds has been overcome, but mass destruction of targets is not expected before Q4.

At the 'Carpathian Eight' summit, Zelensky acknowledged a 'cosmic' budget deficit, announced a meeting with von der Leyen to work out ways out, and reported on preparations for negotiations with the US.

Kirill Liukov, head of the unmanned technologies department at the Prutuly Foundation, stated that the priority for destroying jet-powered drones will be inexpensive short-range interceptor missiles capable of engaging 'Geran-4,' 'Banderol' drones, and cruise missiles.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Evhenii Khmara reported the completion of field trials of four interceptors for jet-powered "Shaheds." Production is planned to be scaled to thousands of units amid rising Russian attacks.

American startup Powerus is assembling the 3D-printed Guardian interceptor, priced at 5,000 dollars, in the UAE to counter Iranian drones. The company is scaling production to 15,000 units per month by 2027.